SER y ESTAR

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SER y ESTAR

• TO BE or not TO BE..
• That is the question.

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SER to be

• Use SER to refer to a permanent, or relatively
  permanent, condition. SER
• states identity and professions (name, gender,
  job)
• describes people and things (height, coloring,
  weight, beauty, )
• describes the origin of a person or thing.

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ESTAR to be

• Use ESTAR to refer to a temporary or current
  condition. ESTAR
• describes location (My wallet is in my purse.)
• describes emotions and physical conditions (I am
  tired, happy, sad, sick)

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SER to be
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ESTAR to be